Former King’s Worcester student to take part in Iconic Boat Race
A Worcestershire man will be one of the rowers to represent Cambridge in this year’s boat race against Oxford.
Luke Beever, who attended King’s Hawford Prep School and then King’s Worcester, started his rowing journey at King’s and is set to represent the Cambridge Boat Club on Sunday, racing in the annual Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race.
Luke, who was captain of boats at King’s Worcester, is the youngest rower in both boats at only 20 and one of only two undergraduates taking part in the race itself.
Luke, who also played in the King’s 1st XV rugby team, developed his passion for rowing whilst at King’s. During his time at King’s Luke took part in endless regattas, achieved a gold medal in the British Rowing Indoor Championships and gained his first cap for Great Britain after he was selected for the Boy’s U19 Quad Sculls.This isn’t the first time Luke has represented Cambridge Boat Club; he was selected for Cambridge’s Reserve Crew, Goldie, in 2023 and 2024, beating Oxford boat by just one length. This year, Luke takes up his position in the race amongst Olympians and international athletes.
King’s Worcester, Head of Rowing, Jim Chalmers, said, '
It is rare for an undergraduate to be selected for this crew, which is real credit to Luke and endless commitment to rowing. To even be part of this incredible team and surrounded by world class athletes is an experience that Luke will remember for a long time. He has been an inspiration to all in the Boat Club. We are so proud of him and look forward to watching the race on Sunday. The whole King’s community wishes him and the Cambridge team all the best.'
In the men's competition, Cambridge are the current champions and lead the way with the most wins since the race's inception.
The 2025 edition of the Boat Race between the two universities will take place on Sunday, 13th April.
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